King cobra spotted near Everest, experts concerned

In just one month, 10 extremely venomous snakes have been continuously discovered near the world's roof Everest. Scientists are concerned about a major change.

Ten extremely venomous snakes, including nine king cobras and one spectacled cobra, have been discovered in the capital Kathmandu (Nepal) and its vicinity in just one month. Photo: animals.sandiegozoo.org.

These snakes usually live in tropical and humid areas. Accordingly, the discovery of 10 extremely venomous snakes only about 160 km from Mount Everest, where the climate is cold, is surprising. Photo: rekoforest.org.

Experts captured 10 extremely venomous snakes from residential areas such as Bhanjyang, Gupaleshwar, Sokhol and Phoolchowk and released them back into the forest. Photo: iStock.

According to scientists , the unusual appearance of tropical snakes in cold climates is not accidental. It is a warning signal about the effects of global warming. Photo: londonzoo.org.

Research by experts shows that temperatures in the hills and mountains of Nepal are rising by an average of 0.05 degrees Celsius per year, much faster than in the Terai plains. Photo: Charlotte Ellis.

Warmer microclimates may now be allowing species like the king cobra to survive and thrive in previously unsuitable cold areas. Photo: iStock.com/mrjo2405.

The king cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) is the world's longest venomous snake, growing up to 5.5m in length. It possesses a highly potent neurotoxic venom and is found in the tropical forests of India, Southeast Asia and the Philippines. The discovery of one in Kathmandu is considered rare and alarming. Photo: iStock.com/takeo1775.

Meanwhile, the spectacled cobra (Naja kaouthia) is a snake that stands out for its round “glasses” on the back of its neck. This species is mainly distributed in South Asia and Southeast Asia. They are often distributed in lowlands, swamps, and rice fields. Photo: Suresh Suryasree/Shutterstock.com.

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